Cumin-Crusted Sea Bass

4 servings

Ingredients 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. sea bass fillets, skinned and cut into 4 pieces 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil 1-1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Lemon or lime wedges

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a dry skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

3. With a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind cumin seeds, salt and pepper into a fine powder. Rub spice mixture on both sides of bass.

4. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bass and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

5. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until fish is opaque in the center, 3 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, with lemon or lime wedges.

Nutritional Information:

130 calories 4 total fat (1 g sat) 47 mg cholesterol 1 g carbohydrate 21 g protein 0 g fiber 345 mg sodium